Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday looking for input on the proposed meals tax increase.
The ordinance, if approved, would increase the meals tax from 7 percent to 7.5 percent at all restaurant establishments in the city.
Council began to look at the increase as a way to bring in additional revenue while keeping the city’s real-estate tax rate lower.
Waynesboro Mayor Kenny Lee told AFP that Council was asked by citizens to look for alternative revenue sources to bring the proposed 89-cent tax rate down.
“We looked at a number of things,” he said, “and staff recommended a slight increase in the meals tax, which would drive the rate down.”
City Council recently approved an 82-cent tax rate for residents. The previous rate was 77 cents per $100 of assessed value.
The public is invited to make comments during the regular meeting scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in Council chambers of the Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building at 503 W. Main St.
Information on the increase is available for review at the City Manager’s office at the same location in room 210.
If special assistance is needed to attend this meeting, call the city at (540) 942-6669.
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